[ he seems to consider the offer, before raising his hand and shaking his head politely. maybe another time.
he listens as richie's answer comes, quiet and staring off into the distance himself. ]
... it's a far cry from justice, despite arriving at the right answer. Especially when we were made to be the ones to find the answer, and then pick the guilty party from among our own. [ frowning ]
I will be alright. Troubled, certainly, and worried for those more affected, but it's as you said. It's not the first time I have had to face loss, either, even the most senseless of it.
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he listens as richie's answer comes, quiet and staring off into the distance himself. ]
... it's a far cry from justice, despite arriving at the right answer. Especially when we were made to be the ones to find the answer, and then pick the guilty party from among our own. [ frowning ]
I will be alright. Troubled, certainly, and worried for those more affected, but it's as you said. It's not the first time I have had to face loss, either, even the most senseless of it.
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Right. I can't imagine you can escape it, living as long as you have.
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But when it comes so senselessly, so mercilessly... it's always harder to swallow.